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James Traficant: “Economists say there are jobs everywhere. Check this out: messenger singer, press clipping cut-and-paster, sandwich…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1998
Economists say there are jobs everywhere. Check this out: messenger singer, press clipping cut-and-paster, sandwich signboard carrier, drive-in theater specialist, dust collector, pretzel twister, pantyhose crotch specialist. Madam Speaker, I suggest there be a new job title called ``sleeper specialist,'' because it is evident even when these economists are working, they are sleeping on the job. Madam Speaker, I would like to just yield back all the boxer shorts sorters and the brassiere cup molders. Beam me up. Madam Speaker, if these are jobs, I am a fashion leader.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Critiquing the state of job creation and the validity of certain job titles.

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